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The American Legion Auxiliary shines as an example of unselfish
giving. With
almost a million members from all walks of life, the Auxiliary
administers hundreds of
volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its Communities
and to Veterans,
and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs as
well as other worthwhile
charities familiar to most Americans. It is all accomplished
with Volunteers.
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The Auxiliary, organized in 1919 to assist the American
Legion, is much more than
the name implies. The organization has achieved its own unique
identity while working
side-by-side with the Veterans who belong to the American Legion.
Like the Legion, the
Auxiliary's interests have broadened to encompass the entire
Community.
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Auxiliary members are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters,
granddaughters or great-
granddaughters of American Legion Members . Some Members are
Veterans
themselves who now work in civilian life in hundreds of volunteer
programs. Many
women Veterans are Members of both The American Legion and the
Auxiliary.
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The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest women's
patriotic service
organization. Through its nearly 12,000 Units located in every
state and some foreign
countries, the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that
has prevailed through war
and peace. Like the American Legion, it solidly stands behind
America and her ideals.
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Just as each Legion Post determines the extent of its service
to the Community,
State, and Nation, each Auxiliary Unit is permitted flexibility
in planning Programs and Activities to meet its own needs.
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Links to some of the
many Auxiliary Programs
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Contact Information
for the American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 955-3845
Fax: (317) 955-3884
Email: alahq@legion-aux.org
Website: http://www.legion-aux.org
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Who can join the American
Legion Auxiliary?
Eligibility is quite simple. Membership is open to female veterans
and to the mothers,
wives, sisters, daughters, granddaughters or great-granddaughters
of American Legion
members or deceased veterans who served in the Armed Forces during
World Wars I
and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Grenada, Panama, and/or
Lebanon conflicts,
and the Persian Gulf War. Descendants of veterans (great-granddaughters,
etc.)
often are presented with Junior memberships at birth or during
childhood through
the generosity of an older relative and Auxiliary member. Many
of these young
women continue their membership as Senior members after they
reach age 18.
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An Auxiliary Membership application can be obtained at any local
American Legion Post.
Local Posts are generally found in the phone book under "Veterans
Organizations".
Annual dues vary, and are established by each individual Post.
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Membership applications can also be obtained from the National
Headquarters in
Indianapolis. Members can renew their membership each year or
purchase
a lifetime membership called "VIM" (Very Important
Member). Some
Units confer Honorary "Life Memberships" to outstanding
Members.
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The American Legion
Auxiliary Magazine
The American Legion Auxiliary
"National News" is a bi-monthly publication for
and about Members to keep you up-to-date on current Auxiliary
issues.
It is provided as a free subscription to all Auxiliary Members.
For Non-Member and Gift Subscriptions send a check or
money order for $7 to the
Circulation Department
American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters
777 N. Meridian St., 3rd Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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